Over the past year, one of the recurring themes in the village has been about planning and development, and sometimes how difficult the planning system can be to engage with unless you already understand how it works. Consultation processes are often highly technical, deadlines can be short, and the language used in planning documents makes it hard for individuals to […]
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When “Agree to Disagree” Isn’t Good Enough
At the January 2026 meeting of Warton Parish Council, held in the Warton Parish Rooms, a concerning exchange took place. Two councillors disagreed about whether parish councillors are allowed to speak against planning applications at parish level when they also serve as borough councillors and sit on the borough planning committee. One of those councillors is the Chair of the […]
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